Bill Gates backs Africa’s AI future, pledges most of fortune to continent
Following his bold commitment to donate 99% of his $200 billion fortune to Africa, Bill Gates has established a major AI hub in Nigeria.
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Gates Foundation announces $30m AI investment for Africa
The funds will provide technical and operational assistance to African scientists and innovators to help them turn potential ideas into scalable health and development solutions.
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Funders pledge US$575m to help Africa’s beleaguered farmers
Finance will be used to delivery climate-smart solutions to farmers.
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Taxing robots is a bad idea
Imposing a tax on robots will not offset the social costs implied by automation, according to the Department of Science and Technology.
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Bill Gates backs financial inclusion in Tanzania
Gates commits to spending over US$300 million in Tanzania in 2017 through his foundation, on public health and poverty reduction programs.
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Africa taps into India's ICT know-how
African Development Bank annual meeting in India this week aims to draw lessons from that country's ICT sector.
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Bill Gates lauds African tech start-ups
The billionaire and philanthropist commends African entrepreneurs for creating thousands of businesses and changing lives.
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Gates Foundation funds tech solution to fight Ebola
Grant will be used to roll out Fionet solution to empower health workers.
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Gates behind Botswana's Sesigo e-library service
Users describe connectivity at libraries as "a game-changer" for their lives.
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Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa University honours Bill Gates
Microsoft founder awarded a honorary degree for his humanitarian efforts in Africa.